{"product_id":"collards-morris-heading-1000-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Collards Morris Heading 1000 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(65, 108, 38);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorris Heading Collards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a Southern heirloom prized for compact, cabbage-like growth and tender blue-green leaves. This slow-to-bolt variety matures in approximately 85 days and offers a productive source of greens for spring and fall gardens. Imagine harvesting the outer leaves for a skillet of garlicky collards, then letting the center continue growing. A light frost can bring out a sweeter flavor. This packet contains 1,000 non-GMO, heirloom seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 8\/25. 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no trellis is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inspect for cabbage worms and other brassica pests; use row covers on young plants when practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick outer leaves as needed while preserving the growing point, or cut mature heads for a larger harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying quality seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proudly supporting Texas agriculture and local communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn about our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\"\u003eSafe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offered in accordance with applicable vegetable seed labeling requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e We are here to help with your gardening questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern-style braise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the thick center ribs and simmer sliced leaves with onion, garlic, broth, and your preferred seasonings until tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick sauté:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice tender leaves into ribbons and cook in olive oil with garlic and a squeeze of lemon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups and beans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir chopped collards into bean soups or stews and simmer until soft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam leaves briefly and finish with butter or olive oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely chop young leaves for slaws or use large leaves as wraps after trimming the central rib.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; 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